if yes, did they grant it freedom?

Hi all, I ordered a radio from Crutchfield to replace the factory stereo so I could have CarPlay. The issue is the screen is pretty small and it just doesn’t work all that great. On top of that, the clock next to the air conditioning controls is the wrong time and I can’t set it. I think it’s a boss radio and I’m wondering if there is anything else with a larger screen that would work. It seems silly to buy a new car just to get a seamless CarPlay integration. Has anyone had any success with larger screen installs? Where did you go for the install? Are places like Best Buy good to look.?

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I recently replaced my front wheel bearings on my 2014 Wrx hatchback and it went into limp mode with a flashing TC light when the accelerator was pressed (let go and light stops flashing) so I turned TC off and that stops limp mode, then all the lights turn on (CC, TC, CEL, Hill descent, ABS) so I scanned it and got a P0500 and I know that’s the speed sensors. I haven’t gotten that far to read the ABS codes to find out which one and I know that’ll be the first recommendation and I plan on doing that tomorrow. Now the issue I’m having is, I replaced these wheel bearings before and apparently bought the wrong manufacturer date (mine is prior to 1/13/14) and I bought the right ones and installed. Does anyone have any insight or can offer knowledge on the ABS module in these cars? Should I test out the sensors to see resistance first?

My car (2012 Chevy Cruze) has needed a ton of work over the past 6 months and my mechanic suggested I look for a new car. On Saturday I went to a very reputable dealership and found a 2017 Subaru Forester that I totally fell in love with and I’m satisfied with the price. It has 70k miles.

After finishing all the paperwork and the sale was complete, the salesman was pulling the car around front so I could leave and it suddenly died in the parking lot.

The current plan is that tomorrow (Monday) morning, their mechanic is going to find and diagnose the issue and the salesman will call me to tell me what’s going on. Based on what the issue is, if I decide to go through with the purchase, they will complete the repair (obviously no additional cost to me).

I fell completely in love with this car but I have a lot of anxiety about purchasing a car that died on the lot. I do not have great credit so finding an affordable car that I love was a FEAT and I can’t imagine starting this process over, but at the same time I don’t want to end up with a money dumpster. Do I run away? Do I wait and see what’s wrong and go through with it if it’s something reasonable?

I’m nauseous with anxiety anticipating the phone call tomorrow morning. 😭

I bought a brand new 2020 Subaru Forester thinking it would be reliable and last me ~10 years. The car started to struggle at 77,000 miles/ 4 years old. I took it to Subaru where they told me that the CVT transmission was failing. It is outside of the milage powertrain warranty. Apparently CVT transmission's can't be repaired and can only be replaced. Subaru quoted me $12,000 to replace it. Even my service agent was disappointed and told me he now drives a Honda because he had seen this.

I have had a variety of other brands of cars myself and in my family and NEVER dealt with a transmission issue. Even cars in the 200,000+ mile range. I bought Subaru because I thought I'd have the same experience. I have also seen that earlier models of Subaru were issued notices about transmissions likely to fail so it seems Subaru is aware of the issue.

I feel supremely ripped off. Has anyone dealt with this with Subaru? Any success with getting them to take accountability? Any advice on dealing with this?

I have a 1998 Subaru Forester and have a 1999 Subaru Forester Parts car. My 1999 has an LSD rear but no front diff. Can I have an LSD in the rear and the open in the front?

Hello!

I have a 2.5 l 2014 Subaru outback AWD. This morning on the way to work whenever I slowed down my electronics would flutter in and out and my vehicle would nearly stall. Nearly that is, until I got stuck at a light across from my job and it stalled. When I drove it home my at oil temp light came on flashing from a cold start, which indicates an issue the the Transmission Control Module. The battery light would flutter in and out and radio would turn off and on and and stay on once I accelerated on the way home as well and my brake light is flashing with all new brakes. The codes I have are the following:

U0122 lost communication with VDC U0100 Non arrival of H-CAN data(EGI) P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below threshold

Catalytic converter was already a code I had and knew about, and when I was reading the codes only the brake light was flashing.

So what is going on and do I need to go to a dealer?

I have an 08' Outback that has finally hit its last limb around 202k. It's been well cared for but has had so many issues, including those notorious from its generation, head gasket issues, and transmission issues leading to a replacement, and shortly after the replacement, a valve body fix. And now the transmission is out again even though the previous replacement is only 3 years old, and was a new Subaru piece installed at the dealership. The cost is more than I can justify given the continued problems.

I really like the car, the space it provides in the trunk while still having two rows of seats that can bend down, the roof racks, the clearance for the size, the 4WD as I live somewhere with significant snow, and the general cost of the brand is generally pretty decent.

However, I'm super hesitant to get another Subaru given the number of problems this one has had. My husband pretty much refuses to get one. However, there are a lot of decently priced used Subarus in our area (we are in college, so we can only really afford used) that are from 2014+. I really like so much about the brand, but I cannot afford to have as many repair costs as I had with this last vehicle this time around, so we are looking for something sub 100k miles.

What is your experience with 2014+ models and their reliability? What kind of regular service are you getting, and have you had to do any major work on the vehicle? Any years to avoid? I am hoping to convince my husband to at least consider another Subaru, but he is understandably wary. If not a Subaru, what is a similarly featured car?

Hi everyone!

I am looking for people's opinions on whether to choose a 2022 Forester Wilderness with 20,000 miles or my current 2023 Outback Onyx with 12,500 miles. The reason I am considering changing over to the Wilderness is that I am really unhappy with my Outback's Infotainment system and worry about the longevity of the screen especially since it has no physical climate control buttons (besides the temp). That being said, I do love my outback, especially since the wagon shape allows me to pack my car with surfboards with ease.

I recently came across the 22 FW with 20,000 miles that a dealer is selling and from what they implied, we could likely do a swap. I've always liked that trim and love the interior with its physical buttons and knobs, but am not sure if I am technically going to be downgrading or if its a really awesome deal. Let me know what you all think! :)

Sup, Im looking for a nice trunk mounted gt wing for the GG chassis. PLS HELP ME FIND THE IMPOSSIBLE!

I was replacing the oil pressure sensor on my wife's 2009 subaru forester and I'm pretty sure I stripper the screw hole. What are my options?

Any recommendations for a mechanic/shop for a timing belt change.Guelph/Kitchener/Cambridge area.Thanks group.

I’m looking at purchasing a forester wilderness and wanted your thoughts on whether or not to keep the Yokohama Geolander All-Terrain tires or upgrade to snow tires for Michigan winters? I’d save about $1000 by just keeping the stock tires on.

I'm looking to do a 5 speed manual swap in my 91 legacy wagon, which was originally an auto. My diff is geared at 4.11. My question is if I find a transmission out of a say 2001 forester, would it just bolt in place? What are all of the transmissions that would work?

Changing plugs on my ‘04 X soon, getting NGK iridium IX plugs (BKR6EIX-11 which should be fine…?) but having trouble sourcing NGK plug wires (NGK-8691?) without accepting long shipping times. I’d really like to be able to just buy everything in person at the store. Auto parts shops around me have plenty of plug wire sets that should be compatible, but they’re obviously not from “top” brands. I know Subarus are picky about their plugs, but do I really need the ngk plug wires too? And are the Iridium IX plugs fine for the ‘04 X? Sorry, I find all of this fairly confusing.

Thanks, Annie

In a different post someone lointed out that I have red-colored coolant.

I was told it should be blue.

1 - Does anyone have red coolant in their FRS, 86 or BRZ ?

2 - Please let me know the brand and product number of your coolant ?

3 - Also, how often should I change it now that I have a supercharger + E85 ?

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Thanks in advance.

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It hasn’t fallen in water or anything like that. Every two months or so it stops working and has to be taken apart and dried out and cleaned. It goes from dresser, to car, to pocket, to work desk. There is no where that is extra humid or moist.

What steps should I take next?

It’s the original 2013 Subaru Imprez key fob.

I have a 2021 Ascent Touring and a 2021 Crosstrek Limited. I took them both for a state inspection (Texas) at a Jiffy Lube about 2 miles from my house. Going into this, neither vehicle had any warning lights displayed.

The first vehicle they took in for inspection is the Ascent. A minute or so after they took it into the bay, I get a notification from my Subaru app telling me multiple systems have warnings. I check the app and see that my check engine light and eyesight are both red. At the time I think to myself this is surely a product of them plugging in the OBD and accidentally tripping something. After about 30 minutes of it hanging out in the bay, the tech comes over and tells me the Ascent failed state inspection.

I took my Crosstrek in and it passed the first time, no issues. Until the next day when I drove to work and all my dashboard lights came on.

I've checked them against the manuals and I verified that every possible light is on which I took in and of itself to be a clue this is likely not a mechanical issue (unless there was a failure which displays itself as all available lights).

I asked the tech what is it they did to trip the lights and the tech said they just plugged in an OBD. The tech acknowledged the vehicles (especially the Ascent) went in without any warning lights on. I showed him the app and bet him I knew exactly when they plugged in and showed him the time for my Ascents warnings. He looked in the invoice and found a matching time for a line reading engine light - fail.

I've already unplugged the battery and I can get the lights to clear for a day or so.

I've called Subaru and they swear this is not a know issue and they've never heard of anything like this. They said maybe I did have all those issues on both cars and they were "dislodged" when they hooked up the reader.

I got a text the following Monday from Subaru letting me know they are currently running great sales incentives. Lmao.

Done with Subaru.

I’m looking at potentially being homeless at the end of the month. But I will still have my 2019 Outback. Given where I live, I’ll have to leave my car on for heat when I’m sleeping. Is this horrible for the engine? I know it’s not great, but unless I start getting applications approved I’m effectively going to be homeless.

I read blog that Japan is closing its manufacturing unit in Japan ? Is that true?

Its been one problem after another with this car, original plan was to trade in next spring/summer but. I dont even know what the hell is happening. Just started this morning. Found one year old reddit post with the same issue but no conclusion. No idea what to even google either for this